‘Am i in a dream?’ - Fans erupt with joy as RR drop Riyan Parag for CSK clash

The 17th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 featured a heavyweight clash between the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, April 12.

In a shocking revelation, Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag failed to make his way into the visitor’s playing XI for their clash against Chennai. Parag had been a regular member of the lineup for a few years, and the 21-year-old featured in all three matches that the side had played in the IPL 2023 so far. 

However, his poor form with the bat eventually saw him getting dropped for the high-voltage clash. He could amass just 34 runs in the three matches that he had been a part of in the 16th edition of the IPL. Apart from Trent Boult, he was the second change in the Rajasthan lineup as Devdutt Padikkal made his way back in with Kuldeep Sen playing his first game of the season as well. As Parag missed the game against Chennai, fans took to Twitter to praise the team for their decision.

Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer power RR to respectable total

After coming in to bat first after losing the toss, man-in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make an impact for Rajasthan at Chepauk as the Indian batter was dismissed after scoring just 10 runs. Jos Buttler stabilised the innings as he built on his good form, adding 52 runs to his name. Devdutt Padikkal also scored 38 runs to help Rajasthan's cause.

However, it was skipper Sanju Samson who once again failed to perform. The 28-year-old was sent back to the pavilion on a duck for the second consecutive time as he also failed to score any runs against Delhi Capitals in Rajasthan’s previous outing. After Buttler’s half-century, Shimron Hetmyer continued his excellent form and notched up another integral 30* runs to his name, propelling Rajasthan Royals to a total of 175 runs after 20 overs.

Here's how fans reacted to RR dropping Riyan Parag for CSK clash:

Gaurav@gauravgkk

Good to see no Riyan Parag today. @satyagodara

08:46 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Faiz Fazel@theFaizFazel

Ashwin bats batter than Riyan Parag. #CSKvRR

08:45 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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charan@tamasha9999

Ashwin giving better performance than riyan parag with bat

08:40 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Manz🌜💫|| CSK 💛@manz_pure_soull

Dear camera "Riyan parag ka muh mat dikhao " 🥲 please #CSKvsRR

08:39 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Being_Human 🤝🇮🇳@Yaash_07

The world knows 2nd Phase (2018) of #RajasthanRoyals just because of #Riyan_Parag & still management removed him frm playing 11 🤨🤨🫡 This is such a disrespectful act..🙇 Jokes apart 😂 But RR took a good decision ✌️ #No_To_Nepotism #RajasthanRoyalsvsChennaiSuperKings #CSKvsRR

08:38 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Rachit@rachit_vk

Hard to understand RR team management’s obsession with Riyan Parag and Ashwin batting up the order. #IPL2023

08:37 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Jamie Alter 🇮🇳@alter_jamie

There are blunders, and then there’s what Rajasthan Royals decided to do. #CSKvsRRB

Kapil Gulechha@kgulechha

@alter_jamie Why they are so obsessed with earlier Riyan Parag and now Ashwin the pinch hitter ????

08:32 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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TukTuk Academy@TukTuk_Academy

Captain Sanju Samson carrying his international form in IPL?🤔 Back to back Ducks for him, trying hard to match the level of Surya Kumar Yadav🔥🥵 #CSKvRR

Nisanth@27_nisanth

@TukTuk_Academy Missing riyan parag 😢😢

08:31 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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CricBlog ✍@cric_blog

Chahal, Ashwin and Zampa (likely impact player sub) on this Chepauk pitch. 🥵 #IPL2023

Shreyansh Kesarwani@ShreyanshKesar4

@cric_blog Imagine if they sub in riyan parag here....if the loose extra wickets in the middle overs

08:27 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Saurabh Yadav@Saurabhkry_45

Riyan Parag is dropped...... 🥺🥺 End of an Era!!!!!

08:21 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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athul joju@athuljoju

Get In riyan parag, an office could be handy here

08:21 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Halla Bol Army@Halla_bol_Army

There are many people from the other team to troll Parag. At least the supporters of Rajasthan Royals should support Parag. He is only 22 years old now, so tell me who is in support of Riyan Parag ? We love you @ParagRiyan 💗🤌🏻,,, Come back champion🏆 #CSKvsRR #hallabolarmy

08:06 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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BK@kanpuriyabk

Great move by RR to bring in DDP in place of Riyan Parag and promoting him to play at number 3. DDP is a top order batsman and that is where he shines! Hoping him to do well today! #CSKvRR #TATAIPL2023

07:46 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳@VibhuBhola

Riyan Parag Out Of Playing XI Rajasthan Royals 😳

07:32 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Mohd Danish@Imdanish56

#LordRiyan isn’t there! 😕🙁😕 #riyanparag #RRvsCSK

07:31 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Jatin Khandelwal@jr_khandelwal

@peeyushsharmaa Finally RR have dropped Riyan Parag.!!!

07:29 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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Rishab Garg 🇮🇳@SharmaArnik

Riyan Parag Plays better spin that's why he misses out

07:16 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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